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<p>The Government recognises the valuable contribution made by carers who spend a
significant proportion of their life providing unpaid support to friends and family
members, including those who are ill or have disabilities. That is why the Government
is committed to continuing to support carers, who are vital partners in the health
and care system, and will continue to support carers in a way that supports their
own health and wellbeing, employment and other life chances.</p><p> </p><p>The Department
will shortly be publishing a Carers Action Plan, setting out a cross-Government programme
of targeted work to support carers over the next two years. Within the Action Plan
there will be a chapter dedicated to carers in employment which will cover improving
working practices, flexible working and returning to work.</p><p> </p><p>The Department
has also been working with the Timewise Foundation on a project to promote best practice
in the use of employment flexibilities to support carers. Last month, Timewise launched
a new Carers’ Hub – a one-stop shop for support, advice and flexible job opportunities
to help carers balance their responsibilities with fulfilling careers, as well as
offering best practice guidance on flexible working and flexible hiring practices,
in order to help employers find and keep talented people who want or need to work
in this way.</p><p> </p><p>More information about the Carers’ hub can be found at
the following link:</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.timewisejobs.co.uk/caring/"
target="_blank">https://www.timewisejobs.co.uk/caring/</a></p>
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